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A welcoming oasis of beauty and nature in the heart of the neighborhood, the garden may also be rented for weddings and other special events. Spring through fall, the garden is home to The Bernice Garden Farmers’ Market.

One of three purse museums in the world, ESSE tells the history of the 20th-century woman through the bags she carried and their contents. The Store at ESSE is an experience in its own right, with handcrafted and artisanal purses, art jewelry and more. Both are don’t-miss opportunities for awe.

In 1881, Angelo and Jennie Marre built an elegant family home at 1321 Scott Street in Little Rock, and 125 years later, its facade became familiar to millions of people around the world through its appearance in the opening credits in the long-running television series “Designing Women.” The house — which has weathered storms, architectural changes, urban renewal, and neglect — is still one of Little Rock’s most prominent landmarks.